Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-02-05

w. Burchei, j. E Carpenter, Henry A. willard,
Alex. J. Falls, JAS. z. Fitch, o, p g. Clarke G. 8
NoyeS ana District Commissioner webb. Consult
ing truSteeS; senator Allison and Representative
treasurer, Samuel W. curriden; superintendent ds
J. Falls, N. W. Burchen and d. A willard: finanee
committee: A. ]. Falls o. p. g. Clarke and James
+ Fascn; building committee: H. a. Willard, J. E.
OF the school the following have served as trustees:
+. y. Guriey, William B. Webb, George s. Gideon,
H. D: Cooke, 3. +. Wiggett D. k. Cartier and 8. J.
Der Is, 1867; H. A. Brewster, n. Sargent D. '.
Burr and W. B. Todd, October Is, 1863; D. [. Ea-
ReSsd so John BAILEY March Is
W. Adams, June Is, 1883.
MERIT SYSTEM.
the grades referred to by Col. Shallenberger, are
based ON term Of two years service. Badges are
changed monthly at the close of the month. There
are IN all sixteen badges. starting with No. 1e on
the badges are six grades, which with "honor" and
'dlscharge" make twenty-four. For uniform good
conduct and progress In educational requirements
tnere may De allowed q Communication OF time
marked Dy double promotions, as follows: For six
conInuous promotions there shall be one double
tons there shall be another double PROMOTION.
For continuous good conduct each OF the grades,
including 'honor" and discharge" shall be COM
proved by the visiting committee that an hon
orable discharge In eighteen months from time Of
admsSlOn may De secured by good conduct. Six
dou0ie promotion, and for an exceptionally good
monthly record in conduct and study. Double
Rromotions H may be awarded in each Of the grades
II approved by the visiting committee. No one
can receive MS honor" badge, or be discharged as
regular "honor' boy, until ne has earned all the
badges and grades as prescribed.
THE Law.
The law under which boys are committed to the
school provides that whenever any boy under the
age OF 10 years shall be convicted OF any crime Or
misdemeanor punishable by fine or Imprisonment,
otner IMAM imprisonment for life, the court, in
nem Q! senSencing him to imprisonment In the
REFORM school, TO remain until he shall arrive at
the age OF n years, unless sooner discharged by
Criminal and Police Courts OF the District of Co
lumD1a have power to commit to the Reform school
any noy under l6 years OF age, with the consent
charge OF committing any crime or misdemeanor
shall have been made the punishment of which,
on CONVICTION, would be confinement in jail or
prison: any BOY under 16 years OF age who Is des-
titute OF suitable home and adequate means OF
obtaining an honest living or who is in danger of
oeing 0To1gn o up or Is brought up to lead an idle
Is incorr1glbe, or habitually d1sregards the COM
mandS OF his father or mother, or guardian, who
leads vagrant life or resorts to immoral places or
practices or neglects or refuses to perform labor
suitable to his years and condition, or to attend
school And the president OF the board OF trus-
boys upon application or complaint In writing Of a
parent or guardian.
AN ADDITION TO THE BUILDING.
The board OF trustees expect to be able to begin
this year the erection Of an additional building
which is greatly needed on account of the crowded
condition OF the present quarters. Fifteen thou
sand dollars was appropriated last year for this
purpose, and an additional s. 900 has been placed
In the appropriation bill at this session Of Con-
gress which 1t Is thought will be sufficient to erect
q building suitable for the purpOse intended.